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My Experience Growing Alfalfa Hay in Yakima Valley
A dairyman recounts moving from coastal hay to Yakima Valley alfalfa, noting coarse stems and poor horse digestion from overmature, rapidly cured hay. He travels to California and talks with industry figures, learns to cut in the bud and air-dry, tests tender, well-cured hay, and reports better horse and cow responses after changing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
Seattle
Ben Shields
Spokane Grain Company
California
Mr. Cotter
Puyallup
Fruit Growers’ Association